2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape vs 2018 Marin Gestalt
The 52 is the Marin Gestalt size closest to your 52 Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape. We match frame stack and reach. This is a geometry comparison, not a fit recommendation; stem, spacers, handlebars and saddle setup also affect your riding position.
What changes on the Marin Gestalt
Compared with the Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape in 52, the Marin Gestalt in 52 places the top of the head tube 7 mm lower and 7 mm further back, relative to the bottom bracket. Its wheelbase is 31 mm shorter, which can contribute to quicker direction changes.
- Frame stack
- −7 mm
- Lower front end
- Frame reach
- −7 mm
- Shorter frame reach
- Wheelbase
- −31 mm
- Shorter: quicker to change direction
- Head angle
- +1.3°
- Steeper: sharper steering
- Chainstays
- −2 mm
- About the same
The two frames
Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape, 52Marin Gestalt, 52Drawn to scale and lined up at the bottom bracket.
Geometry side by side
| Measurement | Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape 52 | Marin Gestalt 52 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reach | 367mm | 359.7 | −7 mm |
| Stack | 574mm | 567 | −7 mm |
| Head tube angle | 71° | 72.25 | +1.3° |
| Seat tube angle | 74° | 73.5 | −0.5° |
| Effective top tube | 532mm | 527 | −5 mm |
| Chainstay length | 419mm | 417 | −2 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1004mm | 973 | −31 mm |
| BB drop | 85mm | 72 | −13 mm |
| BB height | 265mm | 271 | +6 mm |
| Standover | 726mm | 778 | +52 mm |
| Seat tube length | 440mm | 490 | +50 mm |
| Fork length | 390mm | not listed | |
| Head tube length | 95mm | 135 | +40 mm |
Differences are the Marin Gestalt minus the Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape. Full charts: 2019 Specialized Diverge Women's Expert Mixtape, 2018 Marin Gestalt.
Where each sits in its class
Specialized Diverge Women's Expert MixtapeMarin Gestalt
Each bike is ranked against the other gravel bikes on Quiver, on frame geometry alone. Not your hand position or ride feel.
What each ships with
The stock build of each bike's first listed trim. Parts that match are dimmed.
| Part | Specialized Diverge Women's Expert MixtapeWomen's Expert X1 Mixtape | Marin Gestalt1 |
|---|---|---|
| Shifter | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Derailleur | SRAM Force 1 | Shimano Sora |
| Cassette | SRAM XG-1150 | not listed |
| Chain | KMC X11 EL | KMC X9 |
| Crankset | Praxis Zayante | Shimano Sora R345 |
| Wheelset | Roval C38 | not listed |
| Tire | Specialized Sawtooth | Schwalbe G-ONE Performance |
| Hub | Specialized LU HAI RVT50L-K5-B17-AN2-N4-F1 | not listed |
| Brake | SRAM Force | Tektro Spyre-C |
| Handlebar | Specialized Hover | Marin Compact Drop |
| Seatpost | Specialized S-Works CG-R | not listed |
| Saddle | Specialized Myth Comp Mixtape | Marin Beyond Road Concept Elite |
| Frame | not listed | Marin Gestalt |
| Bottom bracket | not listed | Shimano Octalink V2 |
| Pedals | not listed | Marin Commute Platform |
| Stem | not listed | Marin 3D |
| Grips | not listed | Marin perforated tape |
| Headset | not listed | FSA No.8B |
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